International Institute for Human Security
The mission of the International Institute for Human Security (IIHS) is to embrace knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer related to six societal stabilizer areas of human security, good governance, food security, indigenous rights, climate protection, R2P, women, migrants, and Modern-Day Slavery, as tools to meet the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Further information can be found at: www.forhumansecurity.org
The Position
Reporting to the Head of Programming, the Volunteer Regional Coordinator North America will serve as the IIHS representative for North America and lead advocacy efforts related to the societal stabilizer of Indigenous Rights (specifically Native American rights). The Regional Coordinator will keep the IIHS team, and other Regional Coordinators updated on global news related to the societal stabilizer and liaise as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience working with or supporting NARF, or similar and bring skills in diplomacy and a passion for supporting locally based peacebuilding actors in the NGO and academic sectors. The position has people, coordination, and communication skills as core competencies; the individual should be based in North America, with regular access to the internet.
Time expectation: (estimated) less than 5 hours per week
What does success look like?
- Work with the Head of Programming, to ensure program essence and implementation.
- Promote the Institute and the flagship program, Core Program for Leaders and Changemakers
- Maintain a standard of excellence in all relationships representing IIHS and its mission at all times.
- Effective working with a remote international team.
- Fluency in English
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Fluency in oral and written English
- Access to high-speed internet
- Interpersonal skills to work with individuals at all levels
- Strong belief in volunteer work and experience working with other volunteers
- Strong belief in the core values of IIHS
How to apply
To apply:
Send cover letter, cv, and references to: [email protected] with the subject line: North America Regional Coordinator (RC). Please include in your cover letter your experience advocating for Native American rights.
*Please note that due the high volume of volunteer applicants, only candidates moving forward in the process will be contacted.